Miami Tourism Statistics

Published Sep 8, 2026

Miami, located on the Atlantic coast of the United States, and is known for its warm tropical climate and beautiful beaches. It is one of the busiest cruise destinations in the world.

How many tourists visit Miami each year?

Around 27 million tourists visit Miami each year.

  • 24.2 million overnight and day-trip tourists visited Miami in 2019.
  • 11.6 million in 2020 (due to the pandemic).
  • 24.2 million in 2021, matching pre-pandemic levels.
  • 26.5 million in 2022.
  • 27.2 million in 2023
  • 28.2 million in 2024, the highest recorded.
Bar chart of annual visitors to Miami from 2019 to 2024
Annual Visitors to Miami (2019-2024)

Who visited Miami in 2024?

  • 28.2 million tourists visited Miami in 2024. 6.4 million were international visitors, highlighting strong global interest. 13 million were domestic visitors. 8.8 million were Floridians, showing the appeal of the state to its own residents.
Pie chart of Miami visitors in 2024 by origin: international, domestic and Florida residents
Origin of Miami Visitors (2024)

Where do Miami visitors come from?

International visitors:

  • Colombia: Approximately 434,000 visitors in 2023 (top market).
  • Brazil: 382,000 visitors.
  • Canada: 283,000 visitors.
  • United Kingdom: 245,000 visitors.
  • Mexico: 225,000 visitors.
Horizontal bar chart of the top 10 source countries of tourists to Miami in 2024
Top 10 Source Countries of Tourists to Miami (2024)

Domestic visitors:

  • New York City: 1.86 million visitors in 2023 (largest domestic source).
  • Chicago: 685,000 visitors.
  • Atlanta: 553,000 visitors.
  • Los Angeles: 476,000 visitors.
  • Dallas: 404,000 visitors.
Horizontal bar chart of the top 10 domestic source cities of visitors to Miami in 2024
Top 10 Domestic Source of Visitors to Miami (2024)

How much did tourists spend in Miami?

  • Visitors spent $17.9 billion in Miami in 2019.
  • This dropped sharply to $7.9 billion in 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Spending rebounded in 2021 to $19.2 billion, followed by $20.8 billion in 2022.
  • The total reached $21.1 billion in 2023, and in 2024, it climbed further to $22 billion, marking a 4% increase from the previous year.
Bar chart of annual visitor spending in Miami from 2019 to 2024
Annual Visitor Spending in Miami (2019-2024)

Miami Tourist Attraction

In Miami, international visitors in 2024 mostly favored the iconic Art Deco District, while Lincoln Road emerged as the top destination among domestic tourists. Meanwhile, Florida residents showed a strong preference for visiting the vibrant Bayside Marketplace.

Top 5 Main Attractions in Miami by Visitor Types (2024)
International VisitorsDomestic VisitorsFlorida Residents
Attractions% of total VisitorsAttractions% of total VisitorsAttractions% of total Visitors
Art Deco District21%Lincoln Road14%Bayside Marketplace16%
Wynwood Walls19%Wynwood Walls12%Art Deco District15%
Lincoln Road17%Bayside Marketplace11%Coco Walk14%
Bayside Marketplace14%Calle Ocho8%Biscayne National Park13%
Calle Ocho6%Coco Walk6%Everglades10%

How long do tourists spend in Miami?

  • International tourists spent about 8.4 days while domestic tourists stayed for about 4.2 days in Miami in 2024.

How many tourists visited Miami in 2024?

  • Miami welcomed 28.2 million visitors in 2024, marking a 3.7% increase in the total visitation.
  • Among them 20.1 were overnight visitors and the remaining 8.1 million were day trippers.
  • Of 28.2 million visitors, 6.4 million were international, 13 million were domestic and the remaining 8.8 million were Florida residents.

How much did tourists spend in Miami in 2024?

  • Tourists in Miami spent a total of $22 billion in 2024, marking a 4.35 increase over the previous year and indicating year by year growth in the tourism economy.

Who spent the most on Miami in 2024?

  • Domestic visitors spent the most in Miami in 2024, contributing a total of $11 billion. This was higher than the spending by international visitors, who spent $7 billion, and Florida residents, who spent $4 billion.

How many tourists visited Miami in 2023?

  • 27.2 million tourists visited Miami in 2023, a 3% increase from 2022.
  • Of these, 19.3 million were overnight visitors, while 7.9 million were day trippers.
  • The city hosted 6.2 million international visitors, 12.7 million domestic travelers, and 8.3 million Florida residents, reflecting its broad appeal across different visitor segments.

How much did tourists spend in Miami in 2023?

  • Tourists spent $21.1 billion in Miami in 2023, a 2% increase compared to 2022. This is an 18.4% rise from 2019 (pre-pandemic), highlighting a strong recovery and growth in tourism expenditure.

Who spent the most on Miami in 2023?

  • In 2023, domestic visitors spent the most in Miami, contributing $10.7 billion, which accounted for 51% of the total spending.
  • Individually, international visitors spent the most per visit with an average of $1,069 per person, while domestic tourists spent $844 each. Florida residents, being closer to home, had a more modest spending average of $461 per person.

How many tourists visited Miami in 2022?

  • 26.5 million tourists visited Miami in 2022. 19.2 million were overnight visitors and 7.3 million were day visitors. 5.8 million were international travelers, 12.8 million were domestic visitors, and 7.9 million were Florida residents.

How much did tourists spend in Miami in 2022?

  • Tourists spent $20.8 billion in Miami in 2022, an 8.1% increase compared to the previous year, 16.4% higher than 2019 (pre-pandemic).

Who spent the most on Miami in 2022?

  • Domestic visitors spent the most in Miami in 2022, with a total of $11.4 billion. International tourists spent $6 billion while Floridians spent $3.4 billion.

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How many tourists visited Miami in 2021?

  • 24.2 million tourists visited Miami in 2021. 15.9 million were overnight visitors and 8.3 million were day visitors.
  • 5.2 million were international visitors, 12 million were domestic visitors, and 7 million were Florida residents.

How much did tourists spend in Miami in 2021?

  • Tourists spent a total of $19.2 billion in Miami in 2021, a 7.6% increase compared to 2019 (pre-pandemic).

Who spent the most on Miami in 2021?

  • Domestic visitors led the spending in Miami with $9.7 billion in 2021, followed by international visitors who spent $6.5 billion. Florida residents spent $3 billion.

Impact of Coronavirus on Miami Tourism

  • Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, total visitors dropped to 11.6 million in 2020, with international visitors decreasing to 2.5 million.
  • Correspondingly, visitor spending declined sharply to $7.9 billion in 2020.
  • International visitor spending also saw a major fall, dropping to $2.5 billion during the same period.

Miami Inbound Tourism Statistics in 2019:

  • 24.2 million total visitors
  • 6.9 million international visitors (29% of total), 9.1 million domestic visitors (37% of total), 8.2 million visitors from Florida (34% of total)
  • $17.9 billion in visitor spending
  • Miami International Airport served 46 million passengers
  • Cruise passengers: 6.8 million

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References

  1. Greater Miami and Miami Beach 2024 visitor industry overview · issuu.com
  2. Miami tourism statistics · roadgenius.com